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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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